Request opinion on a very common coin

[Davide]

Hello, I request an opinion about a coin by 1 kopeck 1913 that looks different from the normal issue.

First, the metal seems bronze rather than copper.

The board is not as clear as it should.

In addition, the design seems a bit different.

The weight (3.34 grams) is within the standard (3,28 grams)

 

So, I ask an opinion at experts of this period:

 

1) It’s a normal coin by 1 kopeck

2) It’s a fake

3) Eventually, what else?

 

For your convenience, add pictures of a normal kopeck of 1913 and the photo of the two edges compared.<p>

 

<img src=http://img573.imageshack.us/img573/8876/1k1913fd.jpg><p>

<img src=http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/2182/1k1913fr.jpg><p>

<img src=http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/8449/1k1913ad.jpg><p>

<img src=http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/8938/1k1913ar.jpg><p>

<img src=http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/1949/edgek.jpg><p>

 

Thanks in advance to all who will contribute

David

[one-kuna]

both coins pictured are genuine to me

[Davide]

Hello Kuna,

My doubts concerned mainly the metal. Especially the color, that has nothing of the color of copper and it seems, as I said, bronze or, even, brass.

Basically I'd like to know if, for coining this and other similar issues, has been used only copper or other metals also.

 

Thank You, very much.

David

[RW Julian]

Hello Kuna,

My doubts concerned mainly the metal. Especially the color, that has nothing of the color of copper and it seems, as I said, bronze or, even, brass.

Basically I'd like to know if, for coining this and other similar issues, has been used only copper or other metals also.

 

Thank You, very much.

David

The Imperial Mint used only copper, not bronze, but color is easily affected by how

it has been stored over the years.

[Davide]

Thank You, Julian.

Good week end to everyone.

David